# MIT in the media: For the future of tech, "Massachusetts can absolutely lead"

DevFeed: [MIT in the media: For the future of tech, "Massachusetts can absolutely lead"](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/mit-in-the-media-for-the-future-of-tech-massachusetts-can-absolutely-lead-37967.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://news.mit.edu/2026/mit-media-future-tech-massachusetts-can-absolutely-lead>)

Published: 2026-06-18T04:00:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [MIT AI News](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/mit-ai-news.md>)

Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>), [AI Strategy](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai-strategy.md>), [Robotics](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/robotics.md>)

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## AI overview

MIT's research, AI initiatives, online courses, and entrepreneurship programs are highlighted in coverage of Massachusetts' technology ecosystem and its potential for continued leadership.

## Source excerpt

Leaders, faculty across MIT discuss fostering innovation and talent in Greater Boston in special series of articles published alongside the outlet's annual list of 'Tech Power Players'